A style of work where professionals have the freedom to choose when and where they work, prioritizing the achievement of business outcomes over digital presenteeism. Asyncwork unlocks diverse opportunities for global talent, who were previously constrained by traditional working models that required work to take place during common hours or in a colocation.
The practice of working on a team that does not require all members to be online simultaneously
A type of online surveillance software installed on employee’s devices to monitor their productivity and report back on their online behavior.
The act of lining up a "plan b" job while being fully employed.
A type of distraction free and highly productive focused work.
A performative work style in response to the pressure of being "always on," where employees log into their computers early and stay online later, demonstrating they are present to managers and team members.
A hybrid work practice where you no longer have a permanent desk but book desk space as available.
A flexible work model that facilitates both in-office and remote work.
A work style that fluidly alternates between work time and non-work time without a fixed synchronous schedule.
An organizational culture focused on achieving agreed upon goals, while giving individual contributors autonomy over the way to achieve them.
A work style where employees work from remote locations other than a main office.
A work arrangement where people working together at the same time and often in a shared location or time zone.
Non-bookable workspaces in a hybrid environment designed for short periods or work, but not an entire workday.
If you’re exploring ideas in the Async Hub and finding yourself a bit confused by some of the terms being used in the future of work, no problem! We have a growing glossary to help you.
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